DEPARTMENT:Patient Services SUPERVISOR'S TITLE:Director; Patient Services TITLES SUPERVISED:N/A TOTAL NUMBER OF FTEs DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED:0 PURPOSE OF POSITION:To function at the direction of; and in conjunction with; physicians in providing direct care to infant; child and adolescent patients and their families within the parameters of the Performance Standards for Practical Nurses.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance - Patient Services StaffSustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members. Interprofessional Practice:Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice. Patient Care - Age Specific and Culturally DiverseConsistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Care DeliveryUtilize the plan of care to provide nursing care to patients and families as assigned by, and in conjunction with the Registered Nurse (RN). Obtain and communicate patient data for inclusion in the overall and ongoing patient assessment. Assist with development of the plan of care and actively participate in patient care conferences. Provide direct patient care to patients in accordance with current standards of practice and hospital and nursing policies, procedures and standards. Assist in planning for discharge of patient; participate in patient and family teaching. DocumentationDocument results of care given and contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of care. CollaborationWork collaboratively and interdisciplinary with health Team Members.

Qualification:EDUCATION/EXPERIENCERequired: Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred: 1 year of pediatric nursing experience

Unique Skills:DevelopmentKnowledge of growth and development

Professional Knowledge/AbilityProfessional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position

PassionDisplaying contagious enthusiasm for one's work; being excited to work; pursuing work with a sense of urgency and fervor